Director of Food and Beverage

We are looking for a passionate talent with former Food and Beverage leader experience in Lifestyle, Premium or Luxury segment of hospitality, to lead the F&B operations of a five-star hotel under the Pullman brand in Budapest.

This unique property is located in the heart of Budapest, right in the city center (District 6), offering 136 rooms, a restaurant & bar, rooftop event space, gym, meeting rooms – combining lifestyle and design, for business and leisure.

• Ensure high-quality, professional execution of all hotel F&B operations, with maximum guest satisfaction as a priority
• Develop and execute strategic plans to maximize F&B revenue across the restaurant, bar, banquets, in-room dining operations
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly revenue performance against budget and forecast targets
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing teams to generate revenue.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans for all F&B outlets and services
• Maintain control over beverage cost, labor cost, and operating expenses
• Manage beverage orders, maintain inventory records, and prepare monthly stock reports
• Perform month-end closing in the Materials Control system
• Actively participate in F&B operations across breakfast, banquet, à la carte, and bar areas, ensuring full compliance with standards
• Monitor demand and guest feedback, providing recommendations for F&B offerings
• Focus on the professional development of the service team
• Actively engage in communication with guests

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in F&B operations within hotel environments in the Lifestyle, Premium, or Luxury hospitality segment
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with an operational mindset
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, profit optimization, and cost control
• Proven ability to enhance guest experience while maintaining operational efficiency and premium service standards
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement strategies to improve revenue and profitability